Head of School — Besant Montessori School

Besant Montessori School· Est. 1948 · No Board · Mumbai
₹9L – ₹12.8LNo Boardfull-timeOn-site11–15 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 31 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1948.

What you'll handle

·Maintain classroom safety and child-friendly hygiene practices.
·Run short, friendly parent-teacher conversations regularly.
·Prepare students for school transition (KG to Grade 1 readiness).
·Plan and run a play-based daily timetable for 3–5 year olds.
·Lead circle time, songs, stories and structured activity stations.

Requirements

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

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  5. HOD
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  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9L – ₹12.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Besant Montessori School in Mumbai

₹9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9L – ₹12.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Day to day, the Head of School — Besant Montessori School at Besant Montessori School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 78+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Besant Montessori School, a No Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Head of School.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Besant Montessori School is a No Board Day School in Juhu, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Besant Montessori School

Design EYFS-style activity stations, observe and record developmental milestones, and support socio-emotional growth in 3–5 year olds.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Besant Montessori School
No Board · Day School · Mumbai · Est. 1948 · 30:1 students per teacher
1948
FOUNDED
No Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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